The world, which you figure to yourself smooth and quiet as the lake in the valley, you will find a sea foaming with tempests, and boiling with whirlpools; you will be sometimes overwhelmed by the waves of violence, and sometimes dashed against the rocks of treachery.

With a grasp of iron Nobili holds back gallant ArgoArgo foaming at the mouth; his white-coated chest heaving, as if in his last agony!

For as, when lately moved with fierce delight, You plunged amidst the tumult of the fight, 220 Whole heaps of dead encompassed you around, And steeds o'erturned lay foaming on the ground: So crowned with laurels now, where'er you go, Around you blooming joys and peaceful blessings flow.